Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
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In a recent article in the June 9th edition of The Montana Standard, Justin Allport, interim executive director of the Montana Democratic Party, claimed that ”under Republican leadership, prices continue to climb for just about everything.” That claim is blatantly false. The real problem is the relentless growth of government, out-of-control spending, programs with little oversight, and layers of regulation built on decades of government policy supported by both Democratic lawmakers and so-called Republicans who have chosen to side with tho...
If you were to skin yourself, it would be very easy to tell where your veins are. People are so eager to misunderstand each other these days that we can no longer simply say what we mean; we also have to say what we don’t mean if we don’t feel like overly clarifying ourselves after people are already offended. There is no standard depiction for what a phantom looks like. Batman and Superman should just swap cities for a week. They would take care of each other’s villains in no time. People imagine other people are thinking about them more...
Dear Editor, As the 2025 Montana Property Tax Rebate application period opens, Representative Ken Walsh (HD 69) is available to assist constituents with questions, eligibility, and the application process. "If you own and reside in your home here in House District 69, you may qualify for up to $400 back on your property taxes," said Walsh. "I want to ensure every eligible resident has the support they need to access this rebate." Residents are encouraged to reach out directly for help...
Dear Editor, I was under the belief that Whitehall Transportation was here to assist those who live in our small community; to take people shopping, get to appointments, etc. I believe when it originally started, that was the goal. When did all that change? When did charging elderly people $75 to go to a doctor's appointment in Butte happen? Most of the people who need this service are on a fixed income, so how is charging $75 fair at all? I remember when Whitehall Transportation would go to,...
GEORGIA, I have a question, My wife and I are expecting our first child. She is seven months along, and we had an ultrasound yesterday to check on the progress of the baby. During the appointment, the tech was pointing out our daughter’s different body parts, telling us where the legs and feet are, etc. It was the first time we didn’t really need the help, because we could see our baby looking like a real baby! My wife started crying, and I was comforting her, when she said, “I can’t believe I’m making a human being!” I kept comforting...
ARIES Mar 21/Apr 20 This week, you are unstoppable, Aries. Your confidence will be shining brightly for all to see, and the right people are bound to take notice. Expect to tackle some projects. TAURUS Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, small comforts will bring big happiness to you this week. Plus, your natural charm will draw others in. A surprise in your home life will make your heart soar. Enjoy the moments. GEMINI May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, your words will be magical this week, whether you're pitching ideas or chatting with friends. There's not much you...
As Christians, we share doctrinal views that include core Biblical truths, such as salvation through Christ by repentance. Then there are secondary teachings that we can hold varying degrees of thought on, such as the method of water baptism or the timing of the rapture, which are not salvation issues. One subject that is often debated or possibly neglected includes the Christian and being part of a local faith community or the church. I’ve often said, “You can be a Christian and not go to church.” A person can repent of their sin and choos...
What is it about top executives in monopoly utilities that makes them want to play cowboy capitalists? Case in point is NorthWestern Energy’s plan to provide power to gigantic data centers. With great ballyhoo across the state, NorthWestern Energy announced it signed a “letter of intent” to provide as much as 1,000 megawatts of electricity to Quantica Infrastructure for its proposed data center. That’s more than their current total electric load of 760 megawatts. That amount of power would use all of NorthWestern’s existing generatio...
A bass singer who can whistle has an insane natural range compared to most animals. Being a kid is the free trial, while adulthood is the overpriced subscription. Somewhere out there, there’s a stranger whose bathroom schedule matches yours down to the minute. Instead of slowly raising the heat to cook frogs in a pot, you could just cover the pot with a lid. There are people out there you haven’t met yet who will love you. A true food challenge would be eating a large quantity of food that the challenger doesn’t like. Your cat/dog proba...
History has always been a great teacher. We can either learn lessons from history or fail to listen to history. In our modern age, I believe there is a tendency among Christians to somehow hold a view that we are morally above early Jewish believers. For example, when reading about Moses and the Israelites during the period when the 10 Commandments were given, many today think, “How could the Israelites be so blind to their idolatry?” The worship of golden calves is blatantly obvious as an idol. There is danger in picking apart the Isr...
ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Try to get the whole picture before you proceed, Aries; otherwise, you may be moving along blindly, and that can make matters worse. Patience is a valuable asset right now. TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, sometimes a major conflict ends when one party walks away and finds something better to occupy them. Identify the source of your frustration and then decide if it’s worth it to proceed. GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 You can seemingly energize the people around you, Gemini. They will flock to you for inspiration this week, and y...
Kissing booboos is one of the most basic examples of the placebo effect at work. Superman must go to sleep every night hearing the cries of people begging for his help. There’s probably a lot of money that will never be spent in the USA simply because it is comprised of $2 bills that people save because they’re uncommon and interesting. The default position of the toilet seat could indicate whether it’s the wife or the husband who holds power inside the house. The Tour de France should have a second competition where they get electric pedal...
Dear Community and Editor, Whitehall Community - if you missed the BROTHERS GRIMM SPECTACULATHON you missed a great performance! This play was absolutely DELIGHTFUL!!! CONGRATULATIONS to everyone involved in the production! You made my night and rocked this production! Coming from the perspective of someone who was there for almost every rehearsal, and all the funny parts were no longer funny anymore, seeing it come altogether was fantastic! The actors were phenomenal -you would never have...
GEORGIA, I have a question, About three months ago, I purchased a $300 BBQ grill at Home Depot. I needed to rent a truck for $20 to haul the grill to my house. As I was processing the paperwork, the salesman went and grabbed a new assembled unit for me. After 20 minutes, the paperwork was processed, and I met the salesman at the front of the store, where he loaded the grill onto the flatbed. I tipped him and his coworker, then drove home. After unloading the grill, I returned the truck and enjoyed a grilled meal that evening. About three weeks...
Has your family walked through the dynamics of settling a late relative’s estate? Neither my wife nor I have experienced this yet, as our parents are still living, for which we are grateful. Over the years, I’ve known other families who have gone through some very difficult circumstances settling estate matters, all the daunting legal details, and sadly, unhealthy expectations within the family where possessions are contested. I’m reminded of the parable Jesus discussed in Luke 15, which is often referred to as the parable of the prodi...
ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, if you long to take your romantic relationship to the next level, this might be the week to focus on your feelings. Your partner may be waiting for you to make a move. TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 The tranquility you have been feeling of late enables you to listen more attentively to your inner self, Taurus. Take advantage of slow times to evaluate events and make crucial decisions. GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 You can look forward to an enjoyable week, Gemini. Career issues or family matters are nothing to worry about right...
ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 You’re on fire this week, Aries. Ideas are sparking left and right. Don’t forget to slow down before you burn out. You want to showcase energy without creating chaos. TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 This week is ideal for treating yourself to something great, Taurus. Money and love are both flowing in a way that is to your liking. The universe delivers for you right now. GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, your words have power this week, so use them wisely or go wild. It’s a great time to network, flirt, or finally send that roman...
GEORGIA, I have a question, I (25F) was straightening my hair when my boyfriend’s 11-year-old daughter (Q) asked if I could straighten hers too. I asked her father, who said it was fine, so I did. The next day, I get a call from Q’s mother, furious that I would do this to her daughter’s hair. Apparently, Q had been bugging her mom to do it for a while, and her mom told her no - that she wasn't old enough. I was not aware of this. I told her that I had asked Q’s father before doing it, and he said it was okay. She snapped back at me that I...
The late pastor, Timothy Keller, gave an insightful overview of the exiles in Jeremiah 29 regarding their purpose in the teaching series Gospel in Life. This specific group of priests, elders, prophets, and citizens was held in captivity for 70 years. Jeremiah wasn’t always respected by many of these leaders; in fact, many of these influential leaders tried to kill him. When King Nebuchadnezzar exiled them to Babylon. Jeremiah was challenging them to turn away from their rebellion against God and trust again in His faithfulness, even while t...
Dear Editor, I write to inform Montanans about the real impact of House Bill 231, the property tax bill that recently became law. While marketed as "property tax relief" this legislation creates a massive tax shift that will significantly increase the burden on our agricultural community. During legislative debate, we attempted to highlight a critical flaw in this bill that supporters ignored: Montana's floating mill system means this isn't tax relief-it's tax redistribution. When residential...
Buying insurance is like joining a secret GoFundMe where you help strangers in crisis. Your friends and family utter your name more than you ever will. When you eat at home with your partner, it’s weird to eat different entrees, but when you eat at a restaurant with your partner, it’s weird to eat the same entree. Our pets could be having mild to moderate headaches at any time and we’d probably never know. You have already walked past someone who will appear in your dreams years from now, and you would not know why. The Earth will one day b...
Dear Editor, The state of Montana passed legislation this session to reduce property tax rates and lessen the tax burden on homeowners. The county assessors have just done everything they can to undermine these efforts, at least in Jefferson County. We just received our property values assessment for this year. It indicates we have an increased value in our property of almost 14% with the stated reason of market appreciation. However, upon researching multiple different housing resources, including Redfin, Zillow, and Realtor. com, and Rocket...
Dear Editor, The message couldn’t be clearer: greed comes before human life. Lifesaving supplies and food sit unused in warehouses. Sometimes a policy decision is so reckless, so immoral, and so contrary to basic human decency that we have no choice but to name it for what it is. The Republican-led cuts to the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) are not just a tragedy — they are an obscenity. In March, Secretary of State Rubio — with the full support of the Trump administration and the silent complicity of Monta...
According to Wikipedia, a “useful idiot” is a person who “thinks they are fighting for a cause without fully comprehending the consequences of their actions, and who does not realize they are being manipulated by the cause’s leaders or by other political players.” According to the Oxford English Dictionary, a “cheap date” is “a person who doesn’t require a lot of something to be satisfied or pleased, or to achieve a particular result.” With those definitions in mind, it’s not hard to analyze Democrats who served in the 2025 legislative sess...
ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, the week kicks off with a surge of vitality and determination. You’re eager to take action, and the universe backs you. It’s a perfect week to push ahead with goals. TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Creative energy flows in, and a long-dormant idea may spark back to life, Taurus. You’re in the right mindset to pursue something artistic and innovative. Reconsider a refreshing hobby. GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, you’re in your element this week and buzzing with charm and curiosity. Engaging conversations abound. Opportunities...
